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MTA bus, Blue Line train collide in downtown L.A.

Los Angeles paramedics have responded to a collision of an MTA bus and a Blue Line train near Broadway and Washington Street in downtown Los Angeles.

Six people suffered injuries that were not life-threatening and were taken to local hospitals. The collision occurred shortly after 7 a.m.

-- Sam Quinones

Photo: A collision between a Metro Blue Line train and a bus south of downtown Los Angeles on Friday injured at least six people. At right, firefighters work on KeithTaylor, a passenger on the Metro Blue Line train when the collision occurred. Credit: Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times